Texas Department of Transportation
Lead Land Surveyor: GPS, Projects & Mentorship
Texas Department of Transportation, Waco, Texas, United States, 76796
Land Surveyor I
Essential Duties: Analyzes field notes to resolve land boundary conflicts. Conveys information to surveying consultants. Coordinates surveying consultant's contracts and work authorizations Monitors survey parties and plans future jobs. Performs Global Positioning System (GPS), design and/or construction surveying. Trains and instructs other survey personnel. Uses a variety of surveying software and related hardware. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Land Surveyor II
Essential Duties: Coordinates, prioritizes and directs the work of the district survey staff (state and contracted forces). Provides guidance for staff pursuing SIT and RPLS registration Provides technical guidance to district personnel for surveying related inquiries. Reviews completed surveys to ensure accuracy and adherence to required specifications. May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage. Originates, signs and seals property descriptions and oversees setting of monument property corners. Land Surveyor III
Essential Duties: Develops guidelines, procedures and policies for district surveying activities Plans, schedules and oversees surveys utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) technology Reviews district and consultant survey procedures for compliance with department, state and federal standards. Serves as liaison between TxDOT management, design staff and department or consultant survey crews. Minimum Qualifications
Education : High School Grad or Equivalent in general education. Experience
Land Surveyor I: 3 years land surveying experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Land Surveyor II: 4 years land surveying experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Land Surveyor III: 5 years land surveying experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. State of Texas as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) *Note: This line preserved from the original: Must be registered by the State of Texas as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS). Land Surveyors registered in another state, but not currently registered in the State of Texas, must meet the registration requirements of the Rules and Regulations of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying, regulating the practice of land surveying. If application is filed after January 1, 2003, have earned a bachelor´s degree from an accredited institution of higher education that included at least 32 semester hours in a combination of courses acceptable to the board in: civil engineering; land surveying; mathematics; photogrammetry; forestry; land law; or the physical sciences. Competencies
Land Surveyor I Contract development and oversight Applicable boundary laws, rules and regulations Legal research methods Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Using GPS equipment and software Land Surveyor II Computer-aided drafting and design systems GPS, geodetic and GNSS surveying Higher mathematics Automated survey systems Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports Land Surveyor III Surveying/mapping methods, materials and publication procedures Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to noise Subject to vibration Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s) Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Standing-prolonged periods of time Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment Conditions of Employment
Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT). This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. Note: The Department of Transportation\'s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
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Essential Duties: Analyzes field notes to resolve land boundary conflicts. Conveys information to surveying consultants. Coordinates surveying consultant's contracts and work authorizations Monitors survey parties and plans future jobs. Performs Global Positioning System (GPS), design and/or construction surveying. Trains and instructs other survey personnel. Uses a variety of surveying software and related hardware. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Land Surveyor II
Essential Duties: Coordinates, prioritizes and directs the work of the district survey staff (state and contracted forces). Provides guidance for staff pursuing SIT and RPLS registration Provides technical guidance to district personnel for surveying related inquiries. Reviews completed surveys to ensure accuracy and adherence to required specifications. May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage. Originates, signs and seals property descriptions and oversees setting of monument property corners. Land Surveyor III
Essential Duties: Develops guidelines, procedures and policies for district surveying activities Plans, schedules and oversees surveys utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) technology Reviews district and consultant survey procedures for compliance with department, state and federal standards. Serves as liaison between TxDOT management, design staff and department or consultant survey crews. Minimum Qualifications
Education : High School Grad or Equivalent in general education. Experience
Land Surveyor I: 3 years land surveying experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Land Surveyor II: 4 years land surveying experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Land Surveyor III: 5 years land surveying experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. State of Texas as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) *Note: This line preserved from the original: Must be registered by the State of Texas as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS). Land Surveyors registered in another state, but not currently registered in the State of Texas, must meet the registration requirements of the Rules and Regulations of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying, regulating the practice of land surveying. If application is filed after January 1, 2003, have earned a bachelor´s degree from an accredited institution of higher education that included at least 32 semester hours in a combination of courses acceptable to the board in: civil engineering; land surveying; mathematics; photogrammetry; forestry; land law; or the physical sciences. Competencies
Land Surveyor I Contract development and oversight Applicable boundary laws, rules and regulations Legal research methods Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines Prioritizing and organizing work assignments Using GPS equipment and software Land Surveyor II Computer-aided drafting and design systems GPS, geodetic and GNSS surveying Higher mathematics Automated survey systems Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports Land Surveyor III Surveying/mapping methods, materials and publication procedures Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour Subject to noise Subject to vibration Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s) Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Standing-prolonged periods of time Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment Conditions of Employment
Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT). This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing. Note: The Department of Transportation\'s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
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